Croatian Fraternal Union of America

10/09/2026

🎉🏃‍♂️ WE’RE OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT! 🏃‍♀️🎉

WOW! What an incredible response to our inaugural CFU 5K: Strides for Scholarships & Hope! ❤️🤍💙

Thanks to the overwhelming support of our runners, walkers, CFU members, and friends from near and far, we’ve officially reached our event capacity! To ensure every registered participant receives the race-day experience they deserve, registration is now CLOSED!

We cannot thank everyone enough for helping make our very first CFU 5K such an exciting success — and we haven’t even reached the starting line yet! 🙌

❤️ MISSED REGISTRATION? YOU CAN STILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

While registration has closed, DONATIONS ARE STILL OPEN! Every contribution helps support our two incredible causes:

🎓 CFU Scholarship Foundation – Investing in the education and future of our youth.

🏥 UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Zabok, Croatia – Supporting cancer care and bringing hope to patients and families.

💙 DONATE HERE:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/PA/AllisonPark/CFU5K

Whether you’re running, walking, cheering from the sidelines, or supporting us from across the globe, you’re part of something special!

🇺🇸🇨🇦🇭🇷 One Race. Two Great Causes. One Incredible Community.

THANK YOU for making our inaugural event one to remember! We’ll see everyone at the starting line this Sunday, October 11th.. rain or shine! 🏁

10/09/2026

🥉💙 THANK YOU, CFU LODGE 13! 💙🥉

Please join us in recognizing CFU Lodge 13 “St. Lawrence” of Steelton, PA, a Bronze Sponsor of the CFU 5K: Strides for Scholarships & Hope!

Even though our sponsorship deadline had passed, the members of Lodge 13 still wanted to support our mission. Their generosity helps us support the CFU Scholarship Foundation and cancer care in Zabok, Croatia. 🇭🇷🎓

To our friends in Steelton: thank you for showing what fraternalism is all about—coming together, giving back, and helping others. We’re grateful to have you as part of our inaugural race! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

10/06/2026

🇺🇸 THREE COUNTRIES. ONE PURPOSE. 🇨🇦 🇭🇷

Our inaugural CFU 5K: Strides for Scholarships & Hope is bringing people together across the United States, Canada and Croatia! 🌎🏃

Take a look at where our participants call home! 📍 We’re excited to see this event reach communities far beyond Pittsburgh, with runners, walkers and virtual participants coming together for a shared purpose.

Together, we’re supporting the CFU Scholarship Foundation and our charitable efforts benefiting UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Zabok, Croatia.

Thank you to everyone helping make our first CFU 5K an international celebration of community, generosity and hope! ❤️

There’s still time to join us! Participate at North Park this Sunday, October 11, or take part virtually from wherever you call home.

Register: cfu.org/cfu5k

09/22/2026

⏰ DON’T WAIT—THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW!

Register for the inaugural CFU 5K: Strides for Scholarships & Hope by Tuesday, September 22, to guarantee your requested shirt size.

Tuesday is not the final registration deadline—registration will remain open through race day! You can still sign up after Tuesday, but shirt sizes will be subject to availability.

Join us Sunday, October 11, at the North Park Boathouse for the 5K, 1-mile fun run/walk, or participate virtually from wherever you are!

CFU members save $5 with code CFUGroup.

Register today: cfu.org/cfu5k

09/19/2026

09/18/2026

🌍 THE CFU 5K IS GOING GLOBAL! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🇭🇷

We’re proud to announce an exciting international collaboration for the inaugural CFU 5K: Strides for Scholarships & Hope!

CFU 5K × Runners.hr

Through our partnership with Runners.hr in Croatia, runners and supporters around the world can participate in our mission—wherever they call home.

🌎 INTERNATIONAL SUPPORTER REGISTRATION — JUST $15

Complete the virtual 5K from your neighborhood, favorite trail, or anywhere in the world. This special registration supports our causes without the added cost of receiving a race shirt and finisher medal.

🎽 WANT THE FULL RACE EXPERIENCE?

International participants may also register at the regular rate to receive the commemorative CFU 5K shirt and finisher medal.

Whether you’re joining us from Pittsburgh, Croatia, or somewhere else across the globe, every registration helps support the CFU Scholarship Foundation and our charitable efforts connected with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Zabok, Croatia.

A heartfelt thank-you to Runners.hr for helping us connect runners, supporters, and Croatian communities across borders!

🌍 Different countries. One community. One purpose. ❤️🤍💙

Register today and join us from anywhere in the world:

🔗 cfu.org/cfu5k

09/16/2026

What better way to close out our sponsor recognitions than by thanking a family whose commitment to the CFU extends far beyond race day! 🇭🇷❤️

We are proud to recognize CFU National President Edward W. Pazo and Family as Silver Sponsors of the inaugural CFU 5K: Strides for Scholarships & Hope!

President Pazo and his family have consistently demonstrated their dedication to the Croatian Fraternal Union, its members and the communities we serve. Their generous support of this event is another wonderful example of that commitment.

Their sponsorship will help us support the CFU Scholarship Foundation and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Zabok, Croatia—advancing opportunities for our students while bringing hope to individuals and families affected by cancer.

Thank you to President Pazo and the entire Pazo Family for helping us finish our sponsor-recognition series on such a meaningful note!

Although official sponsorships are closed and our event shirts are now in production, there is still time to be part of this special event!

🏃 Join us Sunday, October 11, at North Park—or participate virtually from wherever you are:

CFU.org/CFU5K

09/16/2026

The support from our Western Pennsylvania CFU community continues! 🇭🇷❤️

We are pleased to recognize “St. George” CFU Lodge 248 of Clairton, Pennsylvania, for its generous sponsorship of the inaugural CFU 5K: Strides for Scholarships & Hope!

The support of Lodge 248 will help our event benefit the CFU Scholarship Foundation and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Zabok, Croatia—creating opportunities for students while bringing hope to those affected by cancer.

Thank you to the officers and members of “St. George” Lodge 248 for standing behind this special event and helping us make a difference!

Official sponsorships have closed and our event shirts are now in production, but race registration remains open!

🏃 Join us Sunday, October 11, at North Park—or participate virtually from wherever you are:

CFU.org/CFU5K

09/16/2026

From Cleveland to Pittsburgh, our CFU lodges continue to come together in support of a shared mission! 🇭🇷❤️

We are pleased to recognize “Žumberak” CFU Lodge 859 of Cleveland, Ohio, for its generous sponsorship of the inaugural CFU 5K: Strides for Scholarships & Hope!

Their support will help us make a meaningful impact for the CFU Scholarship Foundation and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Zabok, Croatia.

A heartfelt thank-you to the officers and members of Lodge 859 for supporting our efforts and demonstrating the strength and generosity of our CFU community!

Official sponsorships have closed and our event shirts are now in production, but there is still time to register for the race!

🏃 Join us Sunday, October 11, at North Park—or participate virtually from anywhere:

CFU.org/CFU5K